master plan

noun

: a plan giving overall guidance

Examples of master plan in a Sentence

He has a master plan for becoming a millionaire. my neighbor assured me that the wisdom of his master plan for his yard would be apparent once everything was finished
Recent Examples on the Web The audits and stakeholder meetings will result in a PCH master plan and report at the end of the year to identify improvements needed on the highway, based in part on the community’s input. Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2024 If the master plan is approved Wednesday, many steps, including identifying grants for energy conservation, animal care and fundraising $50 million by the Sacramento Zoological Society, lie ahead. Joe Rubin, Sacramento Bee, 8 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for master plan 

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Word History

First Known Use

1914, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of master plan was in 1914

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“Master plan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/master%20plan. Accessed 14 May. 2024.

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